SnapDrive Modular Pedal System
At first, this seems like a great idea. But I’m wondering just how flexible it really will be. And will you buy a bunch of blocks and only end up using a few? Maybe the best approach would be a base that allowed you to build a multieffect. For example, combing a compressor, boost and […]
Cool, Glitchy Sounds from this DIY Guitar Hack
Jeremy Bell is the creator of this brilliant device, that allows you quickly switch between two guitar signals. In this case, one position of the switch plays the regular guitar signal, and the other side plays a delayed version of the same guitar. You end up with a glitchy, stuttering effect similar to using a […]
ToneWoodAmp – Acoustic FX without pedals or amp
This is a rather clever idea. The TonewoodAmp is a device that allows acoustic players to add the type of sounds, usually only available by plugging in to a chain of FX pedals and then an amp. It attaches to the back of your acoustic guitar, and seems to require a soundhole pickup, but instead […]
Foo Fighters Sonic Highways Trailer
Having thoroughly enjoyed Dave Grohl’s similar project – “Sound City”, I’m really looking forward to this series. In this new series, Foo Fighters commemorate their 20th anniversary by documenting the eight-city recording odyssey that produced their latest, and eighth, studio album. Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl directs the series, which taps into the musical heritage […]
Boss Waza Craft Pedals
So it looks like Boss is trying to get into the boutique pedal game. Just announced is there new line of pedals called Waza Craft. Waza being a Japanese term for art and technique. The line doesn’t have new designs, but instead re-imagines some of Boss’s classics using all discrete analog circuitry, as well as […]